HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/154454-northern-steel-transport-co/ · Checked 2026-10-20 13:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average39.1% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (419) 729-3867, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC151224.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC151224 | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. Policy KCA 2601429 | Dec 1, 2023 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
9 of 23 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 46 · Ohio avg 5.2%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- OH 20 43.5%
- IN 13 28.3%
- MI 11 23.9%
- IL 1 2.2%
- PA 1 2.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 39
38 tractors · 1 straight trucks
Kenworth 13Freightliner 11Peterbilt 10International 3Volvo 2Western Star 2
33 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 37
37 semi-trailers
Reitnouer 23Fontaine 4Mack 2Dorsey 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Spartan Steel Coating 2Michigan Peat Company 1Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal, Llc 1North Star Steel 1North Star Bluescope Steel Llc 1Gw Murphy 1Atlas 1Precision Strip 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | OH | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | IN | 3 | 5 | No |
| Aug 11, 2025 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,501 vehicle and 182,316 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
67 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 85 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 21 | 71.6% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 20.9% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Metal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393120DCDL | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPAS | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Rolling Prairie, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | New Carlisle, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Rich Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 154454 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC151224 |
| Legal name | NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 5,456,009 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 22, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @bessemermanagement.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 33 |
| Trailers | 0 | 33 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO
What does NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO (MC151224), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 154454. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (419) 729-3867, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC151224, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 6041 Benore Rd, 43612
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS LOGISTICS LLC Review Broker |
Toledo, OH | 3569835 | MC1202123 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (419) 729-3867
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO Review Broker · DBA SELECT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION |
Toledo, OH | 2214276 | MC212479 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| NST LOGISTICS LLC High risk Carrier |
Toledo, OH | 2230493 | MC454184 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| NS LOGISTICS LLC Review Broker |
Toledo, OH | 3569835 | MC1202123 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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